David Hanners - Vocals, Guitars, and Mandolin

Name: 
David Hanners. No middle name, no middle initial.

Birthplace: 
Union Hospital, Terre Haute, Ind. Grew up in Casey, Ill., though.

Occupation: 
periodista, scribe, herald, observer of the human condition.

Previous bands you've played in/are playing in: 
ROADKILL, an acoustic trio in Dallas. Played mando in a few gigs with Pushin' Daisies. Played electric guitar at a couple of gigs for Thinland.

Favorite musical influences: 
Bill Morrissey, Steve Earle, Stephen Stills, Nanci Griffith, Chris Hillman. The order varies on any given day.

A list of movies/books you've devoured lately:
"The Pinball Effect" -- James Burke
"Greenhouse: The 200-Year History of Global Warming" -- Gale Christianson

Favorite alcoholic beverage: 
Schell's beer, brewed in New Ulm, Minn.

Favorite song the BST plays: 
All of 'em. That's why I'm in this band. If I had to pick one, it would be "Fall Into Memphis." It's got everything. 

Additional facts: 
Not to sound immodest, but I have a street named after me in my hometown, even though it is only two blocks long. (The street, not my hometown.)

Contact David at dhanners@mn.rr.com